- Wealth is a blessing from God
- It is part and parcel of human existence
- It is measured in the amount of property/wives/children one has
- It can be individually/communally owned.
- Wealth is acquired through hard work/inheritance/gift
- Wealth determines ones’ social status.
- Wealth should be used to help the needy in society.
- There are rules governing how it is distributed.
- Wealth is used to worship God/appease ancestors.